Reflections through a Lens of Faith from Pastor Jen
This is indeed a week of hope! On Sunday we lit the first candle on the Advent wreath, a candle symbolizing hope. Our Jewish siblings are also lighting candles of hope this week as they celebrate Hannukah. The 8 day Jewish festival of Hannukah marks the re-dedication of the 2nd temple in Jerusalem. The story […]
My favorite time of day during the season of Advent is evening. As it grows dark, the lights on my Christmas tree turn on and it is just enough light to set the tone for this season. This year we will once again offer evening prayer on Zoom on the Wednesday evenings in Advent. On
Many of us are looking forward to Thanksgiving next week…an opportunity to visit with family perhaps, a special meal filled with special memories perhaps, a football game perhaps. This is one of those national holidays that is not limited to a particular faith or a particular group of people, but is a moment for everyone
When was the last time you started something new? Maybe you started a new job, welcomed a new family member, moved to a new home, met with a new doctor… When was the last time you ended something? Maybe you took a new job or retired, graduated from a degree program, ended an unhealthy relationship,
It’s well-established that meditation has health benefits…lower blood pressure, decreased anxiety, improved sleep, and even possibly less age-associated memory loss. There are spiritual benefits to a meditation form of prayer as well. It is a discipline which focuses on listening for God rather than talking. If you’re like me, the talking tends to outweigh the